INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

THE PRACTICUM PROJECT

The purpose of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology Practicum Project (PSY 843) is to provide Master’s degree candidates with “hands-on” experience developing and delivering cost effective human resources and organizational development-related activities, research, and programs to local organizations. 

During the second year of the program, students work in small teams to complete one project during the fall and one during the spring.  Thus, upon graduation, students have worked for (at least) two client companies. Additionally, this looks great on a resume.

Examples of Past Practicum Projects 

Examples of practicum projects our students have worked on include:

• Job Descriptions / Job Analyses
• Employee/Customer Opinion Surveys
• Development of Training Programs
• Company Policies/Procedures
• Benchmarking and Performance Measures
• Analysis of Motivation Policy and Practices Alignment
• HR Performance Scorecards
• Analysis and Evaluation of Training Methods
• Employee Stress Management Workshops
• Development of Company Strategic Plans
• Performance Appraisal Systems
• New Employee Orientation Programs
• SWOT Analyses
• Job Evaluations (Pay Grades)
• Analyses of Workflow  

Examples of Past Practicum Project Clients 

• Mikron Industries (Richmond)
• Intertape Polymer (Richmond)
• Household Finance (HSBC, London)
• Toyota Tsusho (Georgetown)
• Patty A. Clay Hospital (Richmond)
• St. Joesph Healthcare (Lexington)
• Gearhardt Communications (Harold, KY)
• City of Richmond
• EKU’s NOVA Program
• EKU Human Resources
• EKU’s Training Resource Center
• Andover Country Club (Lexington)
• KI Industries (Berea)